Completed Missions
Our team is proud to have supported the following units during our inaugural 2017 reunion season. Each completed mission represents the hard work of unit planning committees, partnered with our staff, in creating a unique reunion experience to reconnect brothers in arms.
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Kilo Co. 3/24 Marines Reunion
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Mission Report: From 5-7 May 2017 the Marines, sailors and families of Kilo Company 3/24 executed a reunion to commemorate their battlefield success and the sacrifice of their brothers in arms across multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Over 120 combat veterans and Gold Star family members came together to reunite, remember and renew bonds forged in the cauldron of combat. Warrior Reunion Foundation was proud to deliver this reunion in the town of Terra Haute, Indiana, with tremendous support from the local VFW and a host of vendors and community organizations who rose up to support this reunion!
Feedback from the troops: “This made me see how important it was to keep in touch with the men and celebrate their lives and welcome each other home” “I was only able to participate with the generosity of WRF. Participating - reconnecting with Marines and Gold Star families in person was fulfilling in a way that is difficult to quantify. Forever thankful!” The event was held at the perfect place. Off the main path, where we could gather and hang out without any problems. You guys did a great job and we were all really impressed at how smooth and nice the reunion was.” |
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Bravo Co. 321st Engineer Battalion Reunion
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Mission Report: From 1-3 September 2017 the soldiers and families of Bravo Company 321st Engineer battalion executed a 10 year reunion to commemorate their battlefield success and the sacrifice of their brothers in arms during a deployment to Ramadi, Iraq in 2006/7. Close to 100 Soldiers and Gold Star family members gathered at Schierman Springs, a farm in the town of Saint John, Washington, to enjoy a weekend filled with camaraderie and service. Bonfires and beanbags, cookouts and a memorial service for their fallen brothers made this an unforgettable weekend. Warrior Reunion Foundation was proud to deliver this reunion with tremendous support from the Schierman family and a host of vendors and community organizations who rose up to support this reunion!
Feedback from the troops: “The camp fire at the end of the night…I felt a lot of guys opened up and let a lot of steam and old feelings out. Some stories needed to be told. It was very therapeutic.” “It helps you to remember that those people, your brothers and sisters, weren't just around to help you then, they're there to help you now and always. They're also there for you to help them.” “The whole weekend is a great memory. Any unit thinking of using the service WRF provides should just do it. Don’t hem and haw, just do it. Hopefully we will be using you guys again for our 15 year!!!” |
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2nd Platoon, Lima Battery 3/11 Marines Reunion
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Mission Report: From 8-11 September 2017 the Marines of 2nd Platoon, Lima Battery 3/11 executed a reunion to commemorate their battlefield success and the sacrifice of their brother in arms during a deployment to Ramadi, Iraq in 2004. For many, it was the first time they'd seen each other since returning from combat in 2004. The Marines spent the weekend enjoying the impeccable Warrior Focused facility at Boulder Crest Retreat in Bluemont, Virginia, while also visiting the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The Marines of 2nd Platoon were honored to be joined by their Assistant Division Commander General John Kelly (USMC, ret) and Colonel Oliver North (USMC, ret) to enjoy an experience fit for our nation's most honorable warriors. Warrior Reunion Foundation was proud to deliver this reunion with tremendous support from the team at Boulder Crest Retreat and a host of local vendors and community organizations who rose up to support this reunion!
Feedback from the troops: “I have not had much if any contact with anyone since I got out in 2007. I had left it behind when I went home and never thought to reconnect. I think being around everyone and seeing some people had some of the same issues I have had over the past ten years or so made me realize a lot of my issues aren't unique or just "my" issues.” “The whole experience was amazing. I didn't realize how much I missed being around all of the guys until it was time to leave them again, which was probably the only bad part of the whole reunion. My spirits had been lifted and I was reminded that there are so many others that are going through the same things I have been… Being able to just forget about the rest of the world and enjoy the company of my brothers was indescribable.” |
